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20.04.2022

Vehicle classes and body types

Cars are differentiated not only by model, but also by vehicle class. The middle class car, for example, is certainly …

20.04.2022

The e-vignette in the toll system: how it works

You don't have to travel far by plane to spend your vacation in beautiful places. The nearer foreign countries also …

05.04.2022

Retrofit car sunroof

Many people ask themselves the question when buying a car: “Sunroof – yes or no?”. While this used to be …

01.04.2022

Mobile phone at the wheel: penalty, fine, driving ban

The smartphone allows us to be reachable and online anytime, anywhere. But you should be particularly careful when driving a …

15.03.2022

Number plates in The United Kingdom

So that authorities can assign vehicles to their vehicle owner and generally distinguish them from one another, there are so-called …

07.02.2022

This is how you can check and replace car fuses

Today's modern vehicles convince more and more with technical top performance. Be it the emergency brake assistant, which ensures automatic …

07.02.2022

How can I test a coolant temperature sensor

In order to be able to check the operating temperature of the engine, there is the Coolant Temperature Sensor. The …

04.02.2022

What is a blind spot

In order to be particularly safe on the road, we visit the driver's license test, attend the driving school and …

10.12.2021

Tailgate dampers: function, defects and replacement

Tailgate dampers not only increase comfort when using the trunk. These components also ensure that your trunk lid behaves as …

19.10.2021

ATTESA: Description, characteristics and principle of operation

ATTESA (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain) is the designation for all-wheel drive systems used in Nissan and Infiniti …

13.10.2021

XWD: definition, function, principle of operation and causes of failure

XWD, Cross-Wheel Drive or Haldex Generation 4 are names for the all-wheel drive system that was first introduced in 2008 …

11.10.2021

FWD: definition, characteristics and principle of operation

FWD is the generic term for front wheel drive. It was first installed in the Alvis Roadster in 1928. It …

11.10.2021

What does 4motion mean? Description and principle of operation

4motion is a patented brand name for all-wheel drive systems in Volkswagen cars. It has been used since 1998. Until …

07.10.2021

PCS: description, characteristics and principle of operation

PCS (Precision Control System) is an electronic stability control system for Oldsmobile -models. The first installation was in 2000 on …

06.10.2021

What does RWD mean? Properties and technical specifications

RWD (rear wheel drive) is the universal name for rear wheel drive systems that for all brands of passenger and …

05.10.2021

What does DSA mean? Description and principle of operation

DSA (Dynamic Stability Assistance) is a dynamic stability control system that specially developed for compact Volvo models. This prevents the …

30.09.2021

4Matic: definition, properties and principle of operation

4Matic is an all-wheel drive system used in Mercedes-Benz cars is mounted. This system was developed in-house by Daimler AG. …

28.09.2021

What does 4×4 mean? Properties and technical specifications

4×4 is the general term for all-wheel drive systems, the two-axle Power vehicles.  The term often refers specifically to the …

24.09.2021

xDrive: description, characteristics and principle of operation

xDrive is a proprietary all-wheel drive system that has been used in BMW cars since 2003 equipped. It is available …

24.09.2021

What does All Trac mean? Properties and technical specifications

All-Trac is a permanent four-wheel drive system installed on certain Toyota vehicles between the years 1988 and 2000. It was …

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